Andychristyite Explained

Andychristyite
Formula:PbCuTeOHO
Imasymbol:Acs
Color:Bluish green
Mohs:2-3
Luster:Adamantine
Streak:very pale bluish green
Diaphaneity:Transparent
Density:6.304 g/cm3 (Calculated)

Andychristyite (IMA symbol: Acs[1]) is a lead copper tellurate mineral with the chemical formula PbCuTeOHO. Its type locality is the Soda Mountains in California. It was named after Welsh–Australian mineralogist Andrew G. Christy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Warr. L.N.. 2021. IMA-CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine. 85. 3 . 291–320. 10.1180/mgm.2021.43 . 2021MinM...85..291W . 235729616 . free.
  2. https://mindat.org/min-46681.html Andychristyite